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Kelly Boldan

Willmar

A journalist with a digital mindset. Editor at the West Central Tribune in west central Minn and editorial director for Alexandria, Willmar and St. Cloud LIVE.

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Articles

  • Ben Shapiro: Vacillation, uncertainty and danger signs

    3 weeks ago | wctrib.com | Kelly Boldan

    Last week, President Donald Trump announced that he was considering a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union; just days later, he reversed himself, announcing that any such tariffs would be delayed until July 9. Traders rejoiced, with the S&P 500 spiking dramatically. The market's leap at Trump's flip-flop was not unusual; in fact, it's become a common feature of the financial landscape.

  • Former Mayor Les Heikte of Willmar, Minnesota, died Saturday

    1 month ago | wctrib.com | Kelly Boldan

    WILLMAR — A longtime Willmar mayor, Lester "Les" J. Heitke died Saturday at Bethesda Grand in Willmar. He was 76. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Church of St. Mary in Willmar. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and one hour prior to the service at the church. A livestream link will be available from the funeral home website at www.hafh.org. Burial will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Willmar.

  • Kelly Boldan: Echoes from the Thames: Remembering an 1813 sacrifice that helped shape a young nation's future

    1 month ago | wctrib.com | Kelly Boldan

    Many of my Johnson relatives and in-laws have served in the United States military, including World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Desert Storm, and in peacetime. They had the good fortune to serve and return home to their families throughout most of our country’s wars. However, one of our ancestors was not so fortunate.

  • Red flag warning in effect Sunday for much of the upper Midwest

    1 month ago | wctrib.com | Kelly Boldan

    CHANHASSEN, Minn. — A red flag warning has been issued for the majority of Minnesota , eastern South Dakota , eastern North Dakota , far northwest Iowa and northern Wisconsin for Sunday, May 11, 2025, according to the National Weather Service. The red flag warning remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. across much of the upper Midwest. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

  • Minnesota Catholics react to first American pope

    1 month ago | wctrib.com | Lauren Breunig |Kelly Boldan

    ST. CLOUD — The selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the first pope from the United States is cause for joy and shock for St. Cloud area Catholics. “I still can’t believe it — I never thought I would see it in my lifetime,” said Doug Liebsch, Cathedral High School chaplain. “I will still be processing this for weeks.” Prevost, 69, now Pope Leo XIV, was selected by the conclave at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8.

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Kelly Boldan
Kelly Boldan @WCTeditor
3 Jan 24

Here is an amazing story on St. Cloud LIVE, the newspaper and website launched in 2023 by Forum Communications Company. Seeing our St. Cloud LIVE team featured on the St. Cloud Shines blog is great. Please give the story a read. https://t.co/ylrpq3Jg3L https://t.co/ckmEADrdKL

Kelly Boldan
Kelly Boldan @WCTeditor
28 Dec 23

Here is a great article by our St. Cloud Live editor, JJ Perry, reflecting on the launch of a new newspaper in 2023. Congrats to the teams that launched this "new source of local news and information for people in the St. Cloud area." Give us a read. https://t.co/LLcHAuWq9b

Kelly Boldan
Kelly Boldan @WCTeditor
14 Oct 23

Here is a good West Central Tribune story by Shelby Lindrud on the forthcoming book "Dear Jacob: A Mother's Journey of Hope," published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press next week. https://t.co/GJlW6Oa6WJ